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A Very British Revolution

Autor Amirreza Tayebi
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 21 sep 2023
Revolutionary Swinging London Era The Swinging Sixties in London was a vibrant and transformative cultural era that left an indelible mark on film, music, fashion, and art. This revolutionary period, spanning roughly from the mid-1960s to early 1970s, was characterized by an explosion of creativity, social change, and youth-driven rebellion. In film, iconic works like "A Hard Day's Night" captured the spirit of the era with the rise of the Beatles and their influence on pop culture. The films of directors like Richard Lester showcased the energetic and irreverent attitudes of the youth. Music played a pivotal role as well, with the British Invasion bands like the Rolling Stones and The Who becoming global sensations. Fashion became a powerful vehicle for self-expression, as designers like Mary Quant introduced bold, mod-inspired clothing that defied tradition. The miniskirt became a symbol of female empowerment, while men embraced tailored suits with flamboyant twists. This spirit of innovation extended to art too, with the emergence of pop art led by figures like David Hockney and Peter Blake, who celebrated consumer culture and mass media through their work. 'A Very British Revolution', explores in essence the Swinging Sixties in London was a kaleidoscopic burst of color, sound, and rebellion. It ushered in a new era of youth culture that continues to inspire and influence artistic expression to this day.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781803814933
ISBN-10: 1803814934
Pagini: 156
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Editura: Grosvenor House Publishing Limited

Notă biografică

Amirreza Tayebi is a contemporary historian who studied Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London. Before settling in Britain, he attended boarding school in Switzerland and hails from one of Persia's oldest families, the Timurid Dynasty. He currently works in broadcasting and has conducted extensive research on the Swinging Sixties, resulting in the publication of 'A Very British Revolution'. This book explores the themes and influences of that era on modern British culture.